Family expansion plan and its success differs from one couple to another. Some couples succeed in it soon and become parents of a cute baby. On the other hand, some couples have to make a lot of effort in their plans. Your close one advises you to consult a fertility specialist if you are struggling a lot to have a child and they come to know it. Before you finalise your appointment with such an expert, you should know when the right time is to see a fertility doctor. You should think to see a respective doctor when you or your partner, or both of you have:
No conception after timed and unprotected sex
Usually, five to six months are enough time for a couple to have a conception. You are highly fertile in your 20s or early 30s. Having frequent physical intimacy without any protection at the right time can make you conceive. You can try for more than 12 month or a year if you have crossed 35.
Crossed 35 years of age
In most cases, age matters. You can wait for certain opportunities or things in your life. However, your age will never wait for you. It keeps moving and makes you older with each passing day, month, or year. When you (females) are in your 20s, you have a higher chance of getting pregnant. However, your fertility starts having a fall as you cross 30 and it sees a sharp decrease as you age 35 or over. You, with your spouse, instantly consult a fertility doctor when your effort for a year doesn’t bear any fruit.
Male factor issues
For a natural conception, you should have sperm ejaculation in your vagina. It can occur well when your male partner has a firm erection in his penis. And he, after penetrating into your vagina, maintains its erection until both of you reach climax throughout the sexual activities. You should rush to a fertility specialist as you notice no erection or erection failure during physical intimacy, especially when you are trying to conceive.
Have had frequent or constant miscarriages
A miscarriage is a female reproductive health issues in which she loses her pregnancy within the first 20 weeks of her conception. It happens due to the presence of abnormal chromosomes in the egg or sperm, egg defects, misimplementation of an egg in the uterus. You must see an expert when you face more than two miscarriages in a row.
Have irregular, heavy, or no periods
You should menstruate regularly to conceive. Regular menstruation is essential for you, especially when you are on your family expansion plan. Any irregularities or issues can be a barrier in your way and you have failure in your effort. Have a look at the following points to know more:
- You don’t ovulate if you have no periods
- Your irregular periods mean you have ovulation disorders and no ovulation means no egg production, which is crucial for you to conceive
- You bleed for more than seven days and need to change your pads frequently due to your heavy periods. Endometriosis or uterine fibroids are responsible for your heavy periods
- Bleeding just after sexual intercourse or between periods indicate the buildup of uterine polyp, cervical lesion, or fibroid
Chronic health problems
Your health and fitness has a greater influence on the success of your pregnancy. Any compromise in your overall health can be problematic for your reproductive health and bring complications in your pregnancy. Having serious health problems such as hypertension, heart diseases, cancer, thyroid problems, and genetic disorders is not good for your family expansion plan.
Had STDs/STIs
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are bad for your conception. Due to them, you can have infections in your genital organs or other body parts. You females might have scars in the fallopian tubes that can be a barrier for egg fertilisation with sperm cells. As a male, you might have poor sperm motility, count, and concentration.
Take away
Having a child after your marriage is the one most of you (couples) wish for. You can have it. In the case of any conception issue, you should never hesitate to see a fertility specialist. Meeting a respective doctor can help you get a way to succeed in your family expansion plan.